Geordie Greep Addresses Rape Accusation at Vancouver Show, Cancels Dates
At a Vancouver concert, Geordie Greep denied a rape allegation after fliers accusing him were distributed outside the venue. He said an encounter at a late-night house party was a misunderstanding, that he apologized, and that he would donate the show's proceeds to an anti-violence organization in British Columbia. He performed solo and later canceled upcoming shows in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Denver.
Geordie Greep, formerly the frontman of black midi, played Vancouver on October 8. Before the show, fliers were handed out outside the venue accusing him of rape. Addressing the crowd, he said he had gone to bars with band members, met people, and ended up at a late house party. There, he said, he misread someone’s interest, made an advance that was rejected, and apologized soon afterward.
He denied rape and described the encounter as a miscommunication. His backing band did not perform; he told attendees refunds were available and said proceeds would go to a British Columbia violence-prevention group. He then played solo. He later canceled dates in Boise, Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Denver.
The situation could affect concertgoers, venue staff, and touring crews, who may encounter heightened uncertainty when allegations circulate at live events. For Greep, canceled dates and a donation pledge may influence how promoters and audiences view his solo work. The broader music industry could face renewed questions about how accusations, denials, and safety measures are handled around performances, though the facts remain disputed and no legal outcome is reported.